Senior Corporate Communications Manager, North Asia

Chanel Open · verified Sep 21, 2026

Hong Kong S.A.R. Full-time Senior Communications

At a glance

Senior Communications role at Chanel. Hong Kong S.A.R. · full-time.

Pay not stated Communications salary

RoleCommunications

SenioritySenior

LocationHong Kong S.A.R.

EmploymentFull-time

PostedAug 4, 2026 · 6w ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Shape North Asia’s reputation strategy and run external communications that strengthen visibility and influence
Prepare regional leaders for interviews, town halls and forums with speeches, messages and presentations
Lead crisis responses and reputation issues with the global sensitive communications team
Create internal content and manage communications platforms across the region
Adapt global messaging for local markets and represent North Asia in editorial forums

What you bring

A bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related discipline
At least eight years of progressively responsible corporate, public relations or media relations experience
A record of delivering high-impact communications and PR campaigns
Strong crisis and issues-management experience, paired with clear writing, editing and speaking skills
Complete fluency in spoken and written English; Mandarin or Korean proficiency is advantageous

Who this fits

You’ll suit a senior communications role focused on reputation, leadership visibility, crisis work and regional alignment. The position is based in Hong Kong and reports to the Head of Communications, North Asia. You’ll work across market and global teams in a complex matrixed organization.

From the employer

Your role @ CHANEL

The Corporate Communications Manager, North Asia will be the primary reputation and leadership communications partner for the region. This role is responsible for developing and executing external communications strategies, managing sensitive communications and reputation issues across the region, and leading on leadership visibility to reinforce our brand leadership and social commitment. The role will collaborate with market teams as well as the global team to elevate the brand’s image and reputation in North Asia. This role will report directly to the Head of Communications, North Asia and will be based in Hong Kong

The impact you can create at CHANEL

Corporate Communications:

Build a coherent, proactive reputation strategy and common vision to amplify one singular voice and grow the positive influence and impact of Chanel in the North Asia region. Elevate brand visibility and leadership through compelling storytelling and tailored communications.
Conceive and implement strategic campaigns and build engagement about sustainability, employer branding, and social commitments.

Sensitive Communication Management:

Develop and execute reputation management strategies, structures, plans and capabilities to identify and address relevant issues for North Asia.
Assess evolving issues with discretion and agility, embedding strategic judgment into both proactive and reactive communications.
Act decisively to protect and enhance the House’s reputation, lead crisis communications and issues management in close collaboration with the Global Sensitive communications team, ensuring timely and effective responses to any issues that may arise.

Leadership Communications:

Orchestrate communications for the regional leadership team, ensuring all touchpoints reflect the House’s unique vision and values. Craft compelling speeches, messages, and presentations for internal and external engagements, reinforcing the House’s commitment to authenticity, creative leadership, and stakeholder inspiration.
Provide strategic counsel to leadership for high-profile interviews, town halls, and industry forums, ensuring alignment and consistency across every channel.

Internal Communications:

Implement the region’s internal communications strategy through compelling content creation and interactive communications initiatives.
Coordinate and manage internal communications platforms with alignment and engagement across the region.

Global-Regional-Market Alignment:

Cascade global content and messaging, adapting for regional specificity and working closely with Markets to ensure consistency.
Represent the region in global editorial forums, ensuring two-way communication and influence.

You are energized by…

Developing and executing external communications strategies.
Managing sensitive communications/reputation issues across the region.
Leading on leadership visibility to reinforce our brand leadership and social commitment.
Building engagement about sustainability, employer branding, and social commitments.
Crafting compelling speeches, messages, and presentations for internal and external engagements.

What you can bring to the team…

Education: Bachelor's degree and above in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
Experience: A minimum of 8-12 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or media relations. A mix of in-house and agency experience is preferred.
Complete fluency in written and spoken English is essential; Professional proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin or Korean would be a significant advantage.
Demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful, high-impact PR and communications campaigns.
Strong crisis and issues management experience with a calm and strategic approach under pressure.
Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear and compelling messages.
Strategic thinker, highly collaborative, poised, results-oriented, and able to navigate a complex, matrixed organization.

What you will learn / What CHANEL can offer you…

Collaborate with market teams as well as the global team to elevate the brand’s image and reputation in North Asia.
Work closely with the Global Sensitive Communications team.
Orchestrate communications for the regional leadership team.
Cascade global content and messaging, adapting for regional specificity and working closely with Markets to ensure consistency.
Represent the region in global editorial forums, ensuring two-way communication and influence.

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to Chanel.